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Trump administration’s definition of ‘medically frail’ unlawful, according to federal judge

A federal judge Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s definition of “medically frail” used for Medicaid is unlawful, issuing a temporary injunction on states having to determine medical frailty. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns found in his ruling Thursday that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s definition of “medically frail” was “contrary to law” and…

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Trump administration’s definition of ‘medically frail’ unlawful, according to federal judge

A federal judge Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s definition of “medically frail” used for Medicaid is unlawful, issuing a temporary injunction on states having to determine medical frailty. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns found in his ruling Thursday that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s definition of “medically frail” was “contrary to law” and…

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New World screwworm case reported in Arizona dog

Arizona reported its first case of New World screwworm on Wednesday, making it the third state to be impacted by the parasite. The confirmed case was found in a domestic dog in Cochise County, Ariz., which shares a border with Mexico, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The state’s Department…

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New World screwworm case reported in Arizona dog

Arizona reported its first case of New World screwworm on Wednesday, making it the third state to be impacted by the parasite. The confirmed case was found in a domestic dog in Cochise County, Ariz., which shares a border with Mexico, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The state’s Department…

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Airline groups push back on Ebola declaration requirements

Interest groups representing major American and foreign airlines asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reassess its new rules for foreign travelers over a record-breaking Ebola outbreak in Congo. The CDC issued a mandate last week requiring that all travelers to the U.S. certify they have not been in Congo within 21 days…

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Airline groups push back on Ebola declaration requirements

Interest groups representing major American and foreign airlines asked the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reassess its new rules for foreign travelers over a record-breaking Ebola outbreak in Congo. The CDC issued a mandate last week requiring that all travelers to the U.S. certify they have not been in Congo within 21 days…

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Watch: Bang for Your Buck — Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits

The Hill is thrilled to present the third annual “Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits.” This year’s event is expanded in scope beyond prescription drug plans to address the most common questions about Medicare during open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Healthcare costs and affordability…

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Watch: Bang for Your Buck — Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits

The Hill is thrilled to present the third annual “Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most from Your 2027 Medicare Benefits.” This year’s event is expanded in scope beyond prescription drug plans to address the most common questions about Medicare during open enrollment, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Healthcare costs and affordability…

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FDA scientists opposed Trump administration’s move to ease peptide access

Effort to loosen rules on unproven peptide drugs, favored by RFK Jr, faced fierce pushback from agency scientists

A plan to give people in the United States easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff members, who had limited input in drafting the policy, according to six people familiar with its development.

The document posted online on Wednesday by Kennedy’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) covers a handful of injectable peptides promoted within the wellness industry for building muscle, healing injuries and boosting energy.

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© Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images

© Photograph: Alex Wong/Getty Images

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HHS to allow sale of unapproved peptides under review

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture and sell peptides that have not yet been added to the list of approved substances, advancing access to those championed by the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda. The HHS stated in a notice that it would be practicing enforcement discretion…

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HHS to allow sale of unapproved peptides under review

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture and sell peptides that have not yet been added to the list of approved substances, advancing access to those championed by the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) agenda. The HHS stated in a notice that it would be practicing enforcement discretion…

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Current, former CMS leaders offer advice on Medicare changes ahead

Current and former leaders at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Wednesday advised Medicare beneficiaries to pay close attention to their options this year upon reenrolling in plans, as major changes in recent years have only made the landscape more complex. Speaking at The Hill’s “Bang for Your Buck: Get the Most…

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